Answers For Pattern Designers

Why does Craftsy feel it’s important to support independent pattern designers?

When you buy a pattern from an independent designer, you not only get exceptional creativity and quality, but you make a choice to support a real person (and their small business). By supporting our independent pattern designers, we’re able to deliver on the values that matter most to our community, such as:

Variety and originality: When Craftsy members look for patterns, they want something unique and inspiring. Indie designers are constantly pushing the cutting edge of creativity, introducing new patterns and techniques for all to enjoy.

Personal connection: As we’ve seen with our online classes and workshops, Craftsy members love being able to communicate directly with designers and experts. It simply feels good to make a connection with the creative person behind the patterns you love. What’s more, it’s a lifesaver when you get stuck and need a little expert help.

Support for small businesses: Independent designers make a living by selling their creative ideas to other passionate crafters. Supporting indie designers directly fuels local economies and helps keep a lot of creative businesses thriving around the world.

I already sell my patterns on other sites. Why should I sell them on Craftsy, too?

As an independent designer, you want to get your patterns in front of crafters who are looking for inspiration. You look to get the most out every sale, and you seek maximum exposure. That’s why we’ve made Craftsy free for indie designers to sell their patterns. When you sell your patterns on Craftsy, you can rest assured knowing that:

It’s free. Buyers buy directly from you via PayPal. Craftsy does not charge any fees, nor do we take any commissions.

It’s hassle-free. You use a simple form to set up your lovely pattern sales pages, and Craftsy handles the rest. Buyers download your pattern directly (no email headaches, no mailing anything). You get paid immediately.

You get your patterns out to a vibrant craft community. With more than a million Facebook fans and 500,000 monthly visitors, Craftsy is a rapidly growing marketplace where you can connect with a lot of potential buyers.

You create an ongoing relationship with your customers. Your followers get notified every time you post a new pattern. Buyers are encouraged to post photos of finished projects and review your pattern. Popular patterns can gain even more attention on leaderboards, increasing sales and reputation within the community.

Does Craftsy charge me to list my patterns for sale?

No. Never. No way. Absolutely not. In other words: It’s free. Craftsy does not charge any fees or commissions for designers to list or sell their patterns on Craftsy. Buyers purchase directly from you using PayPal, so all payments will be made immediately to your PayPal account. Note that different PayPal accounts may charge fees or commissions, though these are usually nominal. Again, though, those are PayPal’s fees; not ours.

How do I sell my patterns on Craftsy?

To get started, visit Craftsy Patterns. Click on the "Add a Pattern" button to review information on how to upload your patterns for sale and create your Pattern Store on Craftsy. You can upload as many patterns as you want to your Pattern Store. You can visit your Pattern Store anytime to view pattern sales, edit pattern information, finish your saved pattern drafts, and delete patterns.

How can I sell MORE patterns on Craftsy?

How can I find my patterns after I upload them to Craftsy?

You can get back to your published patterns and saved drafts any time. To find your published and draft patterns, log in to Craftsy. Then click your name or profile image in the top right corner of the page. Click on your “Pattern Store” tab within your Craftsy profile.

How does Craftsy handle potential copyright concerns?

All pattern designers who sell their patterns on Craftsy agree to the Craftsy terms of use when they upload a pattern, declaring that the designer has the right to market and sell the creative content they are providing. When a designer provides evidence of their own copyright being infringed upon (as described in Section 4(J) of the terms of use), we follow a strict resolution process and follow up immediately with both parties. If you have concerns about a pattern listed on Craftsy infringing on your own copyrighted material, please contact patterns@craftsy.com.

Can I also publish the patterns I have on Craftsy on other sites?

Is there a limit to the size of the PDF file that I upload for my pattern?

You can upload PDF files up to 10MB. Please note that, depending on the bandwidth of your internet connection, files over 5MB may take up to five minutes to upload. Also, there are several ways you can potentially make your PDF files smaller and more manageable for your buyers. For instance, see below:

If you have Adobe Acrobat ® Professional, you can use some of these tips to create leaner PDFs »

I do not see an appropriate category or classification for my pattern. What should I do?

If you feel there is not a fitting category for your pattern, please classify it as “other.” However, rest assured that we continue to add classifications and types as we see demand for them. We encourage you to send us a suggestion for a new classification at patterns@craftsy.com.

Can I offer patterns for free on Craftsy instead of selling them?

Yes, the Craftsy community loves free patterns! To offer your free pattern on Craftsy, go to the Craftsy Patterns page and follow the steps to submit your pattern. As part of the process, you will be asked "Is this pattern free?" Simply confirm that it is, and your pattern will be free to any Craftsy member!

Answers For Pattern Buyers

Why does Craftsy feel it’s important to support independent designers?

When you buy a pattern from an independent designer, you not only get exceptional creativity and quality, but you make a choice to support a real person (and their small business). By supporting our independent pattern designers, we’re able to deliver on the values that matter most to our community, such as:

Variety and originality: When Craftsy members look for patterns, they want something unique and inspiring. Indie designers are constantly pushing the cutting edge of creativity, introducing new patterns and techniques for all to enjoy.

Personal connection: As we’ve seen with our online classes and workshops, Craftsy members love being able to communicate directly with designers and experts. It simply feels good to make a connection with the creative person behind the patterns you love. What’s more, it’s a lifesaver when you get stuck and need a little expert help.

Support for small businesses: Independent designers make a living by selling their creative ideas to other passionate crafters. Supporting indie designers directly fuels local economies and helps keep a lot of creative businesses thriving around the world.

After I purchase a pattern on Craftsy, how will I receive it?

Once you buy a pattern via PayPal, you’ll be brought to a page where you can download it as a PDF file. You won’t ever have to worry about waiting for a pattern to show up in your email inbox or your mailbox.

If I have trouble downloading a pattern, what do you suggest that I try?

First, if you don't already have it, you may want to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. We have heard from many members that this makes a difference for viewing any PDFs (both on Craftsy and everywhere else on the Web). Second, you might try closing and re-opening your Web browser, or opening up a different Web browser (such as Chrome or Firefox).

If I lose the PDF after I buy a pattern on Craftsy, how can I get access to it again?

You can access your downloaded patterns any time. To find your patterns, log in to Craftsy. Then, click on your profile image in the top right corner of the page. Select the “Pattern Library” tab within your Craftsy profile.

Can I sell the item I make from a pattern I get on Craftsy?

In most cases, pattern designers would say their patterns are for personal use only and not resale. We would always strongly recommend that you ask the designer before you sell your finished product to avoid potential future issues. If you build upon the skills you learned from your pattern, and change the finished item significantly, it may not be a violation of the designer's copyright for you to sell it.

How can designers sell patterns for "established" or "traditional" designs?

Many patterns (in particular, quilt patterns) often leverage well-known traditional designs or blocks. Pattern designers may choose to create their own unique combination of process, technique and/or enhanced design - and package it for sale. The designer does not have the copyright on the traditional design, nor do they claim to. However, they may have a copyright or IP related to their own creative additions to the design. Regardless, shoppers on Craftsy are free to decide if the designer's unique spin is worth purchasing, or seek out the traditional design somewhere else.

Are there any system requirements to use Craftsy?

Yes, but the good news is you likely already have everything you need. Craftsy is best when used on a computer manufactured in the past couple of years, and that has a good broadband internet connection (not dial-up). We also highly recommend using the latest version of Firefox, Safari, or Chrome as your internet browser, though recent versions of Internet Explorer will work as well. Craftsy (and most other sites) looks its best when your screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or larger.

202 Comments

VirginiaJanuary 25th, 2012

I have created images that I sold as rubber and digital stamps. Can I use these same images as patterns? If so, Can I sell them in sets? Is there a fee for the designer we have to pay like a membership fee? I know there is no charge or commission.

Hi Virginia, If you can get the images into a PDF, you can sell them through a Craftsy Pattern Store. You can sell them in sets, you’d just create one PDF per set. We don’t charge any membership fee or take a commission. have fun!

FYI… I’ve just tried reducing my PDF file size on my Mac, using the Preview application as suggested in your FAQ. Yes, it did reduce the file size, but it turned all my photos a sickly shade of green! This will not help sell my patterns. I thought I should mention this to you since you’re suggesting this method. If/when I find something that works properly, I will pass it on to you.

Thanks so much for the input. It would be great if you could send your suggestions to help@craftsy.com. That way, they’ll be directed to someone who can really help and make sure that your concerns are seen by the right department.

Reducing the file size should have no effect on the color of your pattern in Acrobat, unless you’re using a bitmapped image. Check your scanner settings, or your camera. Open a .tiff file of your pattern in Adobe Acrobat (Mac or PC), and save it as a .pdf. Then reduce the file size in Acrobat, and save it with a different name.pdf. Your colors shouldn’t change during that process.

I’m not the original poster of this question, but like someone previously posted in this feed, they wanted to offer digital images for stamping – and to do that, images are typically sold in .jpeg or .png format. I would love to puchase such images via your website, but a PDF format would not work for this purpose.

I see on my pattern site that I sold 2 patterns but I did not receive payment to paypal. Looking closely at things, I see that I made a typo on my email address to Paypal. I have corrected it here at Craftsy. Will I be able to receive payment? Do I need to go to Paypal and ask them? Thanks.

I am looking into setting up a pattern store here, and was wondering if we can add coupon codes and such when we run a sale or promotion? I know Etsy has that feature, and it is pretty simple…I wondered if Craftsy did as well, and how difficult is the process?

Hello, i am writing to you from France. I am very fond of your Crocodile Stitch Booties ! They’re so lovely, very nice job ! I would be glad to buy a pair for my baby daughter who is 18 months old. Would it be possible for you to send them in France ? It would please me so much ! Tell me about the price of the delivery, please. I thank you very much. I hope to hearing from you soon. Yours, sincerely,
Marie-Nathalie Quaranta.

David, Editor of the Craftsy Newsletter here, thanks for your request. We consider all designers for newsletter highlights, and I’ll certainly have a look at your shop for a possible spotlight in a future issue. Thanks so much!
-David.
Editor, Craftsy Newsletter

yes i purchased the crocodile stitch baby booties pattern and was wondering if there is a video on it. i am have problems with the cuff part. dont know if you attach and do it or do it then attach not quit sure how to . thanks any help appreciated

I keep trying to download the pattern I got for free and Internet Explorer says the website is unavailable, although I am on the website at this moment? What is wrong and why am I unable to get my pattern?

I look forward to doing business with .craftsy. I do love your many different styles of patterns . I love to knit & crochet. I was a quilting teacher for a few years, I have MS and I had to give teaching up, something I loved dearly. I started a prayer shawl ministry at our church, we are growing by members at a good steady pace & making Mini blessed Baby blankets & caps also in our ministry. We have made prayer shawls for the hospic homes also. Thank you for your time. Marjorie Riley

I have signed up & bought several online classes. Why isn’t there one place that records what online classes I have bought? I can’t find any of them. I think it would be nice to show what classes you have signed up for & bought shown in “your account”

I just got the mystery box in the mail today and love the yarn! I also got circular knitting needles size 10 – 32″. I always use circular needles, so I’m thrilled about that part, but I use smaller needles, i.e. 16″. Am I able to look up patterns just based on needle size? I’ve tried and it doesn’t seem to be working. The mystery box did not include any patterns. Thanks so much for your help!

I would love to purchase some of your lovely patterns, however I need some translation of American terms into English please!
1. What is “sportweight” yarn?
2. How do I work out the needle size? No English / european equivalent is offered on the patterns I have looked at.
Many thanks,
Lesley

Hi Lesley, sportweight is English equivalent 4 ply, if you google wikipedie re needle conversion sizes you can print off the page. You can also do this for yarn weight USA to English. Hope this helps
Kay

where do I find the pattern for the shawl pin that is shown in the photo. the neck warmer is in a tan colored yarn–short, just fits around the neck, then it is held together with a shawl pin that appears to be knitted in a circle with a “hat pin” (some sort of long staight pin) to hold the neck warmer in place. In another picture of the same shawl, there are two tourquoise buttons holding the shawl in place. thank you.

I am looking to make some kind of a colored flower/pin/accessory for the ladies of my community choir (it’s not church-related). Our outfits are a black cowl-neck top with a black skirt or palazzo pant bottom. We would need to make at least 100 of this accessory with the ability to easily make more in the future. Any ideas would be welcome!

Hi Linda: This pattern was created by an indie designer, so unfortunately we don’t know the fabric used. If you’d like to check out our latest Fabric Deals on Craftsy, you can click: http://www.craftsy.com/ext/social_fabricdeals

I’m new to all this. The Paper Doll pattern……are you offering the pattern only or do you also include the fabrics shown?
As a born again Christian I pray that the Lord will bless you beyond your wildest imagination.

I’m having trouble removing patterns from my shopping cart that I cant get today. But I want to order the ones I can afford now. Help! I clicked on remove and then ok if I was sure I wanted to remove it. It’s still there and I can’t place my order. I sent email to customer support and help addresses, but I’m not very good at waiting! LOL!!! Has anybody else had same trouble as me and fixed it?

Hello,
I’m currenlty working on some quilts and I bought “Life’s a Hoot!” Pattern from your website. I was very excited with the project and once I started cutting the material, I was very upset about the the pattern because it is not in the right direction, as the pattern has to be in the opposite side in order to cut the right shapes. I wish I can get any reply regarding this pattern as I still am very excited!!
Thank you,
Muna Faird

Hello Muna! The best way to resolve this issue is to contact the pattern designer directly. The designer’s email address is located in the confirmation email that was sent to you when you purchased the pattern. If you need anything else, let us know!

• Log into Craftsy with your email and password by clicking: http://www.craftsy.com/login
• Click on “Your Account” on the top right of your screen
• Click on “Pattern Library”
• Click on “Download PDF” above the pattern you would like to save

The patterns vary in skill level from beginner to advanced. Once you click on a pattern you’re interested in, you will see the skill level and basic skills necessary to complete it underneath the main image. If you have any other questions, let us know!

Yes there is. You can leave a comment for the designer by clicking the orange “Comments” button at the top of the specific pattern page that you have a question about. The designers reply to these comments and can answer your question that way. Once you purchase a pattern, you will be given the designer’s email address so that you can ask questions directly to them as you work on your project. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask!

You will get an email confirmation from us once you have added the pattern to your account. To access the pattern, you will then need to log on to your account. From there you will see a button on the left side of the screen that says “Pattern Library”. All of your patterns will be located there for download. If you have any further questions, please let us know!

In order to write a review for a pattern, you have to first purchase the pattern and then upload a finished project that you made from that pattern. After that, you will have the opportunity to write a review for the pattern, which includes a star rating.

If you’d like to write a review a course, you will have the opportunity to do that once you have purchased the course.

I hope this helps! If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Whatever words are included in your pattern title, are the words that will be searchable. Also, when you upload a pattern you will have the option to put your pattern into specific categories. For example if you’re uploading a scarf pattern you can choose the category: Knitting –> Clothing –> Scarf. So that way, even if the word “scarf” isn’t in your title, it can still be searched using the word “scarf”. I hope this helps! If you have any additional questions let us know!

We are looking into the broken links now. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. In regards to the pattern, if you’ve downloaded it, the pattern should be in the downloads folder of your computer, even if you didn’t specifically save it. I would suggest checking there. However, just in case you still can’t find the pattern, I’ve forwarded your message to Customer Support, so they will be emailing you soon to get your situation sorted. Please let us know if we can help with anything else!

Hi
Just bought 2 x lovely patterns (huggable bears and pocket bears). Couldn’t see how to download free patterns for clothes etc. Am I too late or can you send them to my email address?
Many thanks
Jan

I noticed that most of the patterns that you can download for free are mainly printed for US members, Is it possible when you print them that you can put the UK details as well as US this i think is one of the reasons that put UK and many other people off. It would help. Thank you

I apologize for the trouble you’re having with your pattern. I’m happy to help you. We certainly don’t want this to be frustrating experience for you.

Since the pattern is the creation the designer and not of Craftsy, unfortunately I’m unable to provide specific help in regards to the pattern. You are welcome to ask the pattern designer a question directly as they will be better able to help you. You can do this by clicking on the “Comments” link at the top of the pattern page and then leaving your comment there and the pattern designer will get back to you.

For future reference, you are welcome you post any comments or questions for the pattern designer before deciding to purchase the pattern. This feature also allows you to see comments from other Craftsy members who might have already purchased and used the pattern! If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Hello Shani,
We do our best to respond to all requests within 24 hours. It looks like we’ve already been in touch. If there’s anything else we can help with please feel free to reach out to us at help@craftsy.com!

Lu, I’m sorry for the trouble you’re having! We sent you an email on July 26th with some trouble shooting tips. If you are still having trouble, please feel free to email us at help@craftsy.com and we’ll make sure you can get your patterns.

There was a bug that was causing this function to not work correctly. The glitch has been fixed and you should now be able to see the number of downloads of your free patterns on Craftsy. Please send us an email at help@craftsy.com if you need any further assistance.

Some of the crochet designers have used others free patterns and are now selling their “design” here and other places as well. Does Craftsy check these things out before letting people post their “designs”?

Marcy – Thanks for your concern! All of our designers agree to our terms of use when they upload a pattern to Craftsy, stating that they have the right to market and sell the creative content they are providing. Rest assured that if someone comes to us with evidence of their own copyright being infringed upon, we follow strict resolution process and follow up immediately with both parties.

Margo – Thanks for supporting Craftsy and our pattern designers! It sounds like you are interested in other patterns from that same pattern designer. You can check out her full pattern store here: https://www.craftsy.com/user/510881/pattern-store

I bought the pattern Lalaloopsy Crocheted Doll Pattern and am atempting to make several for christmas am stumped by making a magic circle, could I get a better explanation on it, and make it, to start the doll head.

I apologize for the trouble you’re having with your pattern. I’m happy to help you. We certainly don’t want this to be frustrating experience for you.

Since the pattern is the creation the designer and not of Craftsy, unfortunately I’m unable to provide specific help in regards to the pattern. You are welcome to ask the pattern designer a question directly as they will be better able to help you. You can find their information by logging in to Craftsy here: http://www.craftsy.com/login

• Then click “Your Account” at the top right of the page
• Click on “My Craftsy” towards the center of your screen
• Click on “My Pattern Library” on the left
• Click on the pattern you would like a refund for. This pattern will open in a quick view and you will see the seller’s email listed for payment inquiries and refund requests below the orange “Download Pattern” button.

For future reference, you are welcome you post any comments or questions for the pattern designer before deciding to purchase the pattern. This feature also allows you to see comments from other Craftsy members who might have already purchased and used the pattern!

I just joined and I LOVE this! I am a pattern designer and the formats for everything are easy and beautiful! I added my baby pixie hat pattern and already received a sale! I am going to add my remaining 18 patterns and counting!

Thanks for your message. I am sorry to hear you are having trouble locating your recent pattern purchase. I have sent you a private message to the following email address: medsec1066@yahoo.co.uk which will come from help@craftsy.com. This message will include all the information needed to locate your pattern.

We require our designers to agree to our terms and use stating that they have the right to market and sell the creative content they are providing. If you do not own the rights to the pattern, they should not be placed on Craftsy for sale. I hope this helps!

Hi Shannon. In order to purchase a pattern on Craftsy, for free or for sale, you’ll need to sign up for Craftsy (this is completely free to do: http://www.craftsy.com/join). Since the purchased pattern isn’t emailed to you, setting up an account allows you to access the pattern you purchase instantly in your pattern library. This way you’ll never lose the pattern and can always come back to it and re-save it to any device!

Aw, this was a really nice post. In concept I would like to put in writing like this moreover – taking time and precise effort to make an excellent article… however what can I say… I procrastinate alot and by no means seem to get one thing done.

Hi I am from Malaysia and juz joined the website….i clicked on “Knitting” and had prices & some said “free”..free pattern izzit? But i dont see any free pattern..wat does it mean? I dont mind trying if they r free to try out first

Thanks for supporting the independent pattern designers on Craftsy! Unfortunately, we do not have that specific fabric, but you can always click on the title for your pattern in your pattern library and there you will see the designer’s email. They may be able to help point you in the right direction!

I have just purchased and downloaded an I phone slip case no 11357 it has lots of pictures but no instructions sizes for cutting seem allowances size of flap etc nothing if it is just pictures I am afraid it is of no use to me can you help ? Thank you. I downloaded a bag and that is fine.

It sounds like you need some help with a pattern you downloaded from Craftsy.com. You are welcome to ask the pattern designer about the pattern directly as they will be better able to help you. You can find their information by logging in to Craftsy here: http://www.craftsy.com/login
You can login and access your pattern library anytime by logging in here: http://www.craftsy.com/login

• Then click “Your Account” at the top right of the page
• Click on “My Craftsy” towards the center of your screen
• Click on “My Pattern Library” on the left
• Click on the pattern you have a question about.

This pattern will open in a quick view and you will see the seller’s email listed for inquiries and requests below the orange “Download Pattern” button. Once you have located the pattern designer’s email you can send them a message asking your question.

For future reference, you are welcome you post any comments or questions for the pattern designer before deciding to purchase the pattern. This feature also allows you to see comments from other Craftsy members who might have already purchased and used the pattern!

I purchased the Women’s Lace Gloves pattern uploaded by ‘canuknitit’. There is a problem with the pattern, and I have had no success in trying to contact her.
Can somebody please tell me what to do when there are 2 of the same rows?
ie.[ Row 7 k3 *k1, k2tg, k1, yf k1, yf k1, k2 tg, k1, rpt from * to last 3 sts k3

Row 7 k3 *k1, k2tg, yf k3, yf, k2tg, k1 rpt from * to last 3 sts k3 ]

That is exactly what appears in this pattern – 2 Seventh Rows! What am I supposed to do??

We’re sorry you’re having trouble with your pattern. While we can’t answer specific questions about a pattern since it is not our design, we certainly don’t want this to be a frustrating experience for you. If you can send us an email at help@craftsy.com we will be happy to reach out to the designer as well to see if we can get you some help!

I would like to know if it is possible for the pattern writers to include specific sizes in the details for the patterns. For example, what ages/sizes are included in a pattern labeled “toddler”, “boys”, etc. ? Once the pattern is purchased, it’s too late to find out that information. Thank you.

This is a great idea. As a company, Craftsy strives to bring our members features that they both want and need. As part of this initiative, we review site suggestions from members on a regular basis. I would be happy to pass the site feature suggestion along to our product department.

All of the patterns found on Craftsy are available for instant download only. Once you have purchased a pattern it will be immediately added to your Craftsy account where you will have the ability to download it.

I am 77 yrs of age and do alot of crocheting. I would like to have this pattern that includes all the coasters & etc but I do not order online is there any way that I can get it besides online????
It is sold on ebay for 1.99 but there again that is online. Sorry but I don’t want it if I have to buy online. Please let me know. Gladys

I have a question about a pattern that I would like answered before I make the purchase. The designer’s profile states “just email me with any questions or requests” but for the life of me I cannot
figure out how to do that. There isn’t a email listed anywhere. Help!

Thanks for your interest in one of the patterns available on our site. You can always leave a comment for a pattern designer before you buy it by clicking “Comments” in orange at the top. When you leave a comment here the designer will receive a notification and can respond back to you with more information. I hope this helps!

If you are still having trouble, send us an email at help@craftsy.com with the pattern name and we are happy to help you further!

My name is Rossana and I´m from Cuenca Ecuador South America, I would like to know if you have step by step videos of the Owl Obsession project. Please send me your answer as soon as possible so I can purchase it and get started right away. It´s so beautiful I want to make it for my grandaughters, so please hurry.

Thanks for reaching out! We have a couple patterns and a workshop related to owl projects. Can you send us an email at help@craftsy.com with details about the specific project your looking for? With that information we will be happy to see if we can find you a direct link and get you started on your project!

I would like to buy some crochet patterns, like the huggy bear. I don’t know how to do the round stitch? All my grandma taugt me was how to do afgans. I do the ds, ss & that’s about all. Can anyone recommend a good site that has directions? maybe a video. I need pictures..lol..
Thanks

I bought the Annie Boot Cuff pattern yesterday 1/28/13 and received a e-mail stating that it had be updated and to contact patterns@craftsy.com. I cannot finda where to go for the updated information. Please let me know the process for finding the updated version. thank you.

I am trying to publish my first pattern on Craftsy… everything went all except for uploading the pictures. After uploading the four display pictures that I have for my pattern, there is no way I can spot the “save” box so I can see them attached to my pattern. All I was able to do was to save my pattern as a draft and not to publish it…
Am I doing something wrong or is just your feature that apparently doesn’t work?
Many thanks in advance for your kind support.

Since the pattern is the creation of the designer and not of Craftsy, unfortunately I’m unable to provide specific help in regards to the pattern. You are welcome to ask the pattern designer a question directly as they will be better able to help you. You can find their information by logging in to Craftsy here: http://www.craftsy.com/login
Then click “Your Account” at the top right of the page, click on “My Craftsy” towards the center of your screen, then click on “My Pattern Library” on the left, Click on the pattern itself. This pattern will open in a quick view and you will see the seller’s email listed for inquiries and refund requests below the orange “Download Pattern” button.

I don’t know if you can answer this, but I added several patterns to my wish list and they all said they were added, but I can’t find them. I found classes I want to take on a wishlist but not the patterns. Thank you.

I’m sure this sounds like a very silly question BUT… can someone please tell me how to retrieve a pattern that I want? It’s actually a “free pattern” that I came across while browsing through all of the crochet patterns here on Craftsy’s site. It’s the Four Leaf Clover pattern that I would like to have. I tried clicking on the picture itself, but that didn’t work either. Any help that I could get with this would be greatly appreciated!! Clearly I am still what most people would consider “a novice” when it comes to crocheting (but getting better I must say, lol). Thank you so much (in advance) to anyone who might be able to help me with this. 🙂 Have a wonderful day.

I’m happy to help you with this! Just login to http://www.craftsy.com/login and click “My Pattern Store.” Click “edit” just above any pattern and at the top right, click “2. Add info about yourself.” Then, if you scroll down a bit, just under your picture, you should see the option to change “Your Pattern Store Name.” Don’t forget to Save! Feel free to contact us at help@craftsy.com if you have any trouble along the way 🙂

If you are having trouble with your pattern download, can you make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader (this is different from other Adobe programs such as flash.) This is available as a free download here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/

If this doesn’t help, feel free to contact us at help@craftsy.com for further troubleshooting!

If you want a pattern removed from your pattern library you will want to contact Help@Craftsy.com and let us know which pattern you would like deleted! It also doesn’t affect your account if the pattern stays in your Pattern Library. In fact you can collect quite a few!

I would like to order the fabric bible cover pattern fromw sewing with faith, but would like to know if the embroidery designs come with the pattern. If I need to purchase seperately, which site are they on? Thanks.

i have tried to download a knitting pattern that is free ie the lacy zig zag shawl pattern by Amadeit and it prints 4 pages but no instructions on the pattern! Is it possible to obtain the pattern instructions free as stated on the website? many thanks Robyn smithwick

I design christian saying with backgrounds for buyers to download and use as a photo, iron on design, or print it on card stock for their personal use or selling it, such as put it on wood, making a plaque, and selling it as a finished product. I would want all of my designs to be able to be duplicated by the buyer and they can make money from it. Could I have my colored patterns and pictures put into a PDF file and have the buyers purchase them? Would I put my patterns under others? Thank you so very much. I have a business at zazzle.com under everythingchristian but I need more exposure and this sounds great. You can check me out at zazzle and it will show you what I design. Have a blessed day…janniemarie…

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I wanted to buy the cascade pima silk deal of 10 skeins to make the top down tshirt in XL HOWEVER, I need 11 skeins to make the shirt and you will only let me order 1 order of 10 and not 2 orders of 10. So I guess I have to cancel my order….bummer…..you all don’t really think about this stuff too well, eh?

Occasionally we do limit the amount of a certain deal that can be purchased in one transaction in order to give all of our members an opportunity to purchase it. If you ever run into that in the future, you can always purchase additional amounts in a separate transaction. We’re also always happy to help at help@craftsy.com

Can you sell PDF patterns on the Craftsy website if you already are a pattern business with a website AND sell your patterns wholesale to stores and through on-line sites?? My idea of an ‘individual designer’ is someone that IS NOT affiliated with selling patterns in a ‘brick & mortar’ type of building or through an on-line store (ex: Keepsake Quilting, etc.) or through their own business website.
Can you please clarify the difference, if there is one.
Thank you,
A Craftsy fan

I have figured out some new elements from your web page about
computer systems. Another thing I’ve always assumed is that computers have become something that each house must have for some reasons. They supply you with convenient ways to organize homes, pay bills, search for information, study, focus on music and in many cases watch tv shows. An innovative approach to complete all of these tasks has been a laptop computer. These computer systems are mobile, small, effective and mobile.

I just purchased the pattern The Perfect Bag from Frayed Knot and I am having problems reading the pattern and crocheting it. I purchased this pattern thinking I would understand how to crochet it. If I could get some feedback on how to exactly read this pattern I would really appreciate it. I can do row 1 but having problems with row 2. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

yes i was on line looking at your scrap attack pattern it is a great pattern put i can not pull up the printed pattern . is there one . if so what am i doing to not get it . please let me know .
thanks mildred

Ooops! Got the free “How to Draft a Pencil Skirt” and hit a snag. The “Pencil Skirt Pattern Sloper Calculations Spreadsheet” downloaded as an “xlsx” file. I don’t have Microsoft Excel. What other programs will decipher it so I can print a work copy or will I just follow the written instructions and devise my own spreadsheet?

I would like to buy the pattern for the beautiful baby blanket lilac but do not have a credit card, can you send me an address that I could send a money order, Thank you, Afton Johnson Box 44 Champion, Alberta Canada T0L 0R0

I simply can not uncover a place here to order a subscribtion to “Letters in the Mail” for a gift or two and also for myself.
It sounds like a wonderful idea and several of my friends will probably be delighted to receive letters in the mail….
Diane

Currently the Craftsy Pattern Store is only able to list available PDF patterns for sale. We am happy to pass this recommendation along to our team though! If you have any other troubles, be sure to email us at help@craftsy.com 🙂

Craftsy is a free online learning platform for all crafts including, knitting, sewing, quilting and much more! In addition to offering paid and free patterns we also offer interactive classes, supplies, and the ability to connect with other craft enthusiasts. It is always free to join. You can sign up on Craftsy anytime here: http://www.craftsy.com/join.

My mother would like to buy your Rainbow Unicorn Crochet Afghan Pattern, she has tried calling for over a week and this is my second email. We would like to find out if you can send the pattern through the mail instead of sending a pdf file. My mother, of course, would be willing to pay for shipping and handling. Please advise.

I found a pattern I love but when I got to the end it said that PayPal was going to “save my information” for me. I have had bad luck with Paypal and don’t trust them at all. The last thing in the world I want is for them to “save my information” for me or even to have access to my information in any capacity. Why do we have to go through them to use your service?

I would like to open, download, and print the pattern for simple finger-free mitts, but I am unable to open the pattern after downloading. It says it is unable to render the page. Can you give me some assistance?

I received notification that the pattern I purchased last week has been revised. I had problems with this pattern as no matter what I tried, the brim of the hat did not look like the one depicted in the designers photo. After contacting the designer, and kindly inquiring as to why my hat looked different and explaining that I am an experienced crocheter, she proceeded to tell me that I was accusing her of her pattern being incorrect. That is not true. I had simply asked why the picture showed wider scallops on the brim and fewer of them than what mine ended up having. She became rude (and I admit I became defensive as a result). I explained to her how important it was to me to get the hat correct. She gave her words of advice after I sent the photo of my finished product. Upon disagreeing with her observations on how my stitches were SC instead of DC on the brim (I am the one who crocheted the hat and know the difference between a SC and a DC), she fired back “thank you for offering all that information. Completely irrelevant to me, but thank you anyway!” The information I gave her while not about the pattern itself, but why it was important to me to finish it in a timely manner and correct, was indeed relevant to WHY I needed advice on HOW to get my hat to look like the one pictured. I pointed out that the finished item ended up looking identical to ANOTHER pattern I found on ETSY. She proceeded to tell me “Good luck on your “perfect” pattern quest.” I was not on the perfect pattern quest. Just on a quest to make the item that the recipient of the hat requested. I have sold many crocheted items in my years and had many return customers. IF there were ever a customer of mine who was unhappy with the results, my own QUEST was to do whatever possible to make that customer happy and to keep them. Not to get defensive and send them out the door. To end my rant, I ask, if the pattern was correct, then WHY, one day later did I receive notification from Craftsy that this particular pattern had been revised? Also, will I have to pay again to download the revised pattern? I plan on contacting administration about this issue as well. I purchase lots of patterns and had hoped in the beginning of all of this to purchase more from this member. Even after the rudeness she displayed, I would still be willing to purchase other patterns from her if she would kindly contact me with her revisions. Thank you and I welcome any comments in regards to mine and any suggestions on how you would deal with this 🙂

I purchased this pattern a couple of years ago and I absolutely can’t find it. Do you keep records of the PDF’s that you send? If so, is it possible to resend it to me? I would surely appreciate it. My email address is primitivejan@gmail.com.

I purchased this pattern a couple of years ago and I absolutely can’t find it. Do you keep records of the PDF’s that you send? If so, is it possible to resend it to me? I would surely appreciate it. My email address is primitivejan@gmail.com.